Louis, 27, had joined Max in the pommel horse event, and walked away with the silver medal, which he also won back in 2012.

However, after finding out that Max had beaten him, he was labelled a ‘bad loser’ for appearing to swear on camera. Talking to American Alexander Naddour – who’d picked up bronze – he allegedly said: ‘That’s bulls***.’ Oo-er.

Viewers also took to Twitter to criticise a sobbing Louis for failing to congratulate Max when the pair were presented with their medals.

And even if he was initially disappointed with his placing, he’s now Tweeted: ‘I’m so relieved. What a pommel final!! @maxwhitlock1 a true champion . So happy to be hear and do my best. I owe so much to my coach Paul [sic].

‘Me and max smashed it but my lord @Alex_Naddour ….USA medal for pommels, bro like I said to you. You came and you done your job ?.’

He’s also explained that his tears were tears of happiness, adding: ‘Haha my tears weren’t that of sadness ha I’m not a wimp. It was of pride and relief.’